PHILADELPHIA — In a move that appeared farfetched after their acrimonious split in 2006, the 76ers reunited with the briefly retired Allen Iverson on Wednesday in a move designed to spike sagging attendance and fill in for the injured Lou Williams.

“I told him I would like for him to start, and that’s where it sort of ended,” coach Eddie Jordan said.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson had butterflies before Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn't because of the big-name opponent, but rather his return from a 13-game injury absence and being stoked to rejoin a team in a playoff push and looking for its third postseason appearance in 10 years.